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Mumps Virus Infection in Adults: Three Cases of Supraglottic Edema
Author(s) -
Ishida Masayuki,
Fushiki Hiroaki,
Morijiri Makoto,
Maruyama Motoyoshi,
Motoshima Hitomi,
Asai Masatsugu,
Watanabe Yukio
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
the laryngoscope
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.181
H-Index - 148
eISSN - 1531-4995
pISSN - 0023-852X
DOI - 10.1097/01.mlg.0000246189.38777.2c
Subject(s) - medicine , tracheotomy , laryngeal edema , edema , laryngoscopy , mumps virus , parotid gland , salivary gland , parotitis , airway , intubation , surgery , pathology , virus , immunology
Mumps virus infections primarily involve the parotid glands and most frequently affect school‐aged children. We present three unusual adult cases of mumps with dyspnea secondary to severe swelling of the salivary glands and review previously reported cases in the literature. Dyspnea developed progressively after the onset of salivary gland swelling. Laryngoscopy revealed an advanced edematous change in the supraglottis obstructing the airway. In two cases, tracheotomy was needed because of rapid worsening of the supraglottic edema. Questioning regarding breathing problems and laryngoscopic examination is therefore recommended when one encounters a mumps case with combined parotid and salivary gland swelling.